6 h. ago What do we expect from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting today?

Meeting of US and Russian leaders not expected to pave the way for a breakthrough given gulf between Moscow and Kyiv on key issues

Politics

19 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Joe Biden's son over ‘salacious’ Jeffrey Epstein comments

Hunter Biden alleged in an interview that Epstein introduced the first lady to now-President Donald Trump.

Politics

22 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ Epstein comments

Mr Biden alleged in an interview that Epstein introduced the first lady to now-President Donald Trump.

Politics

31 h. ago Rambo, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor: Donald Trump’s cultural revolution comes to Washington

A day after drafting in the National Guard and just before he sits down with Putin, the US president took time out to consider the arts

Politics

43 h. ago Trump says second meeting with both Zelensky and Putin has 'very good chance' of happening

The US President said the meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday will be “setting the table for the second meeting”.

Politics

53 h. ago North Korean and Russian leaders in call to reaffirm alignment over Ukraine

The phone call came ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska.

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump says he will deploy national guard in Washington DC

Move comes despite statistics showing that violent crime hit a 30-year low in 2024

Politics

4 d. ago Donald Trump says homeless people must leave Washington DC ‘immediately’

USA-TRUMP/WASHINGTON (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, official says National Guard may be deployed

Politics

5 d. ago Zelensky rules out ceding territory and says Kyiv must take part in negotiations

The Ukrainian president was speaking ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Politics

6 d. ago Zelenskiy warns against ‘dead solutions’ without Ukraine involvement

The Ukrainian president was speaking ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Events

6 d. ago Donald Trump confirms he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th

Presidents of the United States and Russia to meet in person for first time since 2019

Politics

7 d. ago Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad: How did we get to a culture war over this?

Hollywood’s Gen-Z favourite is a talented actor, but Donald Trump’s endorsement could prove sticky

Events

8 d. ago Harris ‘eager’ to progress trade talks to avoid further tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect from Thursday, with exporters in Ireland facing a new 15% rate applying to imports to the US.

Politics

8 d. ago Ireland must proceed with caution after Donald Trump’s threat of increased pharma tariffs

Ireland must proceed with caution after Donald Trump’s threat of increased pharma tariffs  The Irish Independent

Politics

8 d. ago Donald Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips

Apple boss Tim Cook at White House to announce extra $100bn investment in United States

Politics

8 d. ago Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’

US president says special envoy Steve Witkoff made ‘great progress’ in meeting Putin at Kremlin on Wednesday

Politics

9 d. ago Trump praises Sydney Sweeney advert, takes aim at 'woke' Taylor Swift

US president Donald Trump has praised actress Sydney Sweeney amid controversy over her American Eagle jeans advert, while also criticising musician Taylor Swift

Politics

9 d. ago Donald Trump mentions Ireland as he threatens ‘150% to 250%’ tariffs on pharma

Donald Trump mentions Ireland as he threatens ‘150% to 250%’ tariffs on pharma  The Irish Times

Politics

9 d. ago Donald Trump makes particular mention of Ireland as he threatens higher tariffs on pharma

Negotiations continues on relief for cars, steel and aluminium ahead of Thursday deadline for activation of reciprocal tariffs

Politics

9 d. ago Palantir sees first billion dollars in quarterly sales amid US spending cuts

Its one billion dollars quarterly revenue haul was fuelled by a 53% spike in government sales, despite massive spending cuts under Donald Trump.

Economics